How much does a psychiatric aide make in Pennsylvania?
$44,790a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric aides in Pennsylvania. That is $21.53 an hour or $3,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.53
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,930Median: $44,790Highest 10%: $61,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,930 | $18.24 | |
| 25th | $39,540 | $19.01 | |
| Median | $44,790 | $21.53 | |
| 75th | $48,560 | $23.35 | |
| 90th | $61,260 | $29.45 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,560 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $44,920 |
| Reading, PA | $44,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatric aides.
| 18. Massachusetts | $45,300 |
| 19. Oklahoma | $44,960 |
| 20. Indiana | $44,860 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $44,790 |
| 22. Connecticut | $44,660 |
| 23. Texas | $42,560 |
| 24. Utah | $40,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric aide make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $21.53 ($44,790 a year).
Do psychiatric aides make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $44,790 against $44,910 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for psychiatric aide pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 21 of 39 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays psychiatric aides the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $48,560 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.